Giant Eagle Matchups 10/18-10/24

Giant Eagle Matchups 10/18-10/24

Thanks to Tammy at Lady Savings for this week's matchups!

Key: *** Good Deals, **** Great Deals, ***** Stock Up Deals

Giant Eagle is having a 4-Day Sale (While Supplies Last) from Thursday 10/18 thru 10/21 so be sure to check your ad!  There are lots of items that we don’t have coupons for, but some great deals on meat and more!  Great time to stock-up on meat and use your food perks!



Hillshire Farm Rope Polska Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage B1G1 FREE (Save up to $4.98) = $2.49
55¢/1 Printable
55¢/1 Cocktail Links from 10/14 RP
$1/2 Smoked Sausage from 10/14 RP
Final Price: As low as $1.39


Weekly Deals – Grocery with Fuelperks/Catalina’s/Instant Savings
20¢ Bonus Fuelperks wyb 10
($6 value wyb 30 gallons, $3 value wyb 15 gallons)
Weight Watchers Smart Ones Entrees or Breakfast Entrees $2.50
$2/4 Target Printable Coupon
$2/7 EatYourBest.com
$3/10 Printable  Final Price:  As low as $1.50 each wyb 10 after fuelperks ($1.80 each wyb 15 gallons)



10¢ Bonus Fuelperks wyb $10 worth of participating products
($3 value wyb 30 gallons, $1.50 value wyb 15 gallons)
San Giorgio Pasta $1
Final Price:  70¢ each wyb 10 after fuelperks (85¢ each wyb 15 gallons)
Pasta Portions $1 
$1/2 Pasta Portions from 9/30 SS
Final Price: 20¢ each wyb 10 after fuelperks (35¢ each wyb 15 gallons)
Ronzoni Smart Taste $1
$1/2 Printable (Facebook)
Final Price: 50¢ each wyb 2 or wyb 10 after fuelperks (65¢ wyb 10 after fuelperks – better to buy just 4 with 2 coupons)
*Since you can only use 2 “like” printable coupons, it’s better to mix and match with the pasta portions!
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta $1
Final Price:  70¢ each wyb 10 after fuelperks (85¢ each wyb 15 gallons)

Please visit Lady Savings for a complete list of matchups! 

Live Frugal.  Live Happy.

30 Minute Freezer Cooking Session

30 Minute Freezer Cooking Session

I have to admit over the summer I really slacked off on freezer cooking.  We had so many fun things to do, I just never really thought about it much.  Now that we are back into our school time routine, I figured it was time to whip up a few family favorites!

I made 3 different recipes in about 30 minutes.  Now we are stocked up on breakfast foods & a healthy after school snack!

Here's what I made:

Baked Oatmeal- 1 recipe split into 2 pie pans.  One pan will feed my family of 4!

Oven French Toast- 1 recipe or 16 slices.  This is great for busy mornings!  Just pop in the toaster and voila!

No Bake Energy Bites- 1 Recipe or about 20 bites.  These are great for a snack.  I don't freeze them, just store them in the fridge.  These never last long in my house!

This week I plan to make homemade refried beans(without the fat or refry part) in the crockpot.  Look for that recipe in the coming days!

It doesn't take long to get a lot accomplished.  And this may not look like much but I think for 30 minutes worth of work, it's pretty good! 

Live Frugal.  Live Happy.

Shopping Results--Giant Eagle & Kuhn's

Shopping Results--Giant Eagle & Kuhn's

I went shopping with my mom again tonight!  Have I mentioned how much I love going shopping with my mom?  If I haven't, I should!  We have so much fun together and honestly there's no one else I would rather go with to look for great deals!

Anyways, we hit Kuhn's for a few things then headed to Giant Eagle.  Everything went pretty good!

At Kuhn's, I spent $19.77 for $43.56 worth of groceries & household goods for a savings of nearly 55%!

(2) Hostess Cakes--BOGO FREE--$2.15 each (Reg. $4.29)

(Hubster is VERY happy I bought these for his lunch.  It's been awhile and let's face it...every now & then my man deserves a HoHo!)

(2) Frigo Cheeseheads String Cheese $2.50 each (Reg. $3.99)

-(2) 55¢/1

Final Price: $1.40 each

(2) Sargento Shredded Cheese $1.88 each (Reg. $3.09)

(5) Totinos Pizza Rolls $1.25 each (Reg. $2)

-(2) 40¢/2

-Kuhn's In ad Coupon--Buy 4, Get 1 FREE

Final Price: 68¢ each!

(2) Huggies Wipes--56ct--$1.99 (Reg. $2.29)

-(2) 35¢/1

Final Price: $1.29 each (Not a Stock Up price, but we really needed these)

Total after all Coupons: $19.77

Total Savings: $23.79

Savings Rate: 54.61%

At Giant Eagle, I spent $51.13 for $104.18 worth of groceries & household products for a savings of 51%!

Transaction #1

(2) Angel Soft Bath Tissue--12 Double Rolls Pack--$4.99 each (Reg. $5.99)

Special Promo: Buy 2, Receive $2 OYNO

-(2) 25¢/1

Final Price: $4.49 each(29¢ per double roll after $2 OYNO!!!)

Total after all 

Coupon: $8.98

Total Savings: $3

Savings Rate: 25.04%

Catalinas Earned: $2 OYNO

Transaction #2

(2) Fresh Express Salad--BOGO FREE--$1.84 each (Reg. $3.68)

1/4lb Hard Salami $1.20

1/2lb Provolone Cheese $3.05

Giant Eagle Hamburger Buns 99¢

Giant Eagle Bread 99¢

(2) Crisco Canola Oil $2.99 each (Reg. $5.99)

-(2) $1/1 Target Coupons

Final Price:$1.99 each!

(3) Domino Dark Brown Sugar $2.39 each (Reg. $2.59)

(1) Domino Confectioner's Sugar $2.39 (Reg. $2.59)

-(2) 75¢/2

Final Price: $1.64 each!

(3) Bird's Eye Broccoli $1 (Reg. $1.79)

(1) Tyson Chicken Strips $7.99 (Reg. $8.29)

-(1) 75¢/1

Final Price: $6.49 (I thought these were on sale for $5.99.  I'm going back to check tomorrow)

(2) College Inn Broth $2 each (Reg. $2.79)

-(2) 55¢/1

Final Price: 90¢ each!

(2) International Delight Coffee Creamer $1.67 each (Reg. $2.50)

-(2) 55¢/1

Final Price: 67¢ each!

Florida's Natural Orange Juice $3.33 (Reg. $3.79)

Robin Hood Flour--5lb $2.24 (Reg. ?)

(10) Dole Smoothie Shakers $1.67 each (Reg. $2.50)

-(10) 75¢/1

Final Price: 17¢ each!

Giant Eagle 1% Milk--1 Gallon $3.59

(1) Ivory Soap--3pk $1.59

-(1) 50¢/1

Final Price:  59¢!

Total after all Coupons and $2 Catalina:  $42.15

Total Savings: $50.05

Savings Rate: 54.28%

Catalinas Earned: 0

FuelPerks! Earned: 10¢

Live Frugal.  Live Happy.

Giant Eagle Matchups--10/11/2012-10/17/2012

Giant Eagle Matchups--10/11-10/17

Thanks to Tammy at Lady Savings for this week's matchups!

Key: *** Good Deals, **** Great Deals, ***** Stock Up Deals



Bonus 20¢ Fuelperks wyb $15 in Pizzas below:
($6 value wyb 30 gallons, $3 value wyb 15 gallons)

Tony’s Crisy Crust $1
Final Price: 60¢ each wyb 15 (80¢ each wyb 15 gallons)

Tony’s Original Crust $2
Final Price: $1.25 each wyb 8 ($1.63 each wyb 15 gallons)

Red Baron Classic Crust $3
$1/2 Target Printable Coupon
*check your coupons for more $1/2 Printable Coupon that are nla.
Final Price:  $1.40 each wyb 5 ($2 wyb 15 gallons)

Freschetta $4
$1.50/2 FRESCHETTA Pizzas  or from 9/30 SS
Final Price:  $1.75 each wyb 4 ($2.50 wyb 15 gallons)

2 FREE Instantly wyb 10
Powerade 10 for $10 (+2 FREE) = 12 for $10

Bonus 10¢ Fuelperks wyb 4
($3 value wyb 30 gallons, $1.50 value wyb 15 gallons)
Lance Home Pack Sandwich Crackers $2.50
55¢/1 Lance Home Pack Sandwich Crackers
Final Price:  $1.25 each wyb 4  and use 2 coupons after fuelperks.  If you plan on getting only 15 gallons of gas, it’s cheaper to just buy 1 for $1.40.

1 FREE Giant Eagle Potato Chips 10.5oz Instantly wyb 3 Coke 12 or 8pks
Coke 12 or 8pks 3 for $13

1 FREE Pepsi 2L Next Instantly wyb  4  Pepsi 2L’s
Pepsi 2L 4 for $5 
$1/3 Sierra Mist 2L Bottles from 9/30 MTS (if included)
Final Price: As low as 80¢ each
*part of Black & Gold Bucks

1 FREE Instantly wyb 3
Trident, Dentyne or Stride Gum 3pk 3 for $9 (+1 FREE) = 4 for $9
$1.50/1  I.D.Gum by Stride (if included) Printable (zip 62946)
Final Price: As low as $1.50 each wyb 2 or 4  if I.D is included

Please visit Lady Savings for a complete list for matchups! 

Live Frugal.  Live Happy.

Shopping Results--Gaint Eagle and My Monthly Savings Report

Shopping Results--Gaint Eagle and My Monthly Savings Report

UPDATE:  Wow!  I can't believe I forgot to add My Monthly Savings Report to this post.  It's now posted after the shopping results.  Sorry about that!

Today's trip didn't go as planned.  It was pretty much a bust in my eyes.  There were several deals I wanted that gave Bonus FuelPerks, unfortunately I only scored one because of out of stock shelves and the lack of labeling on the stores part. 

  The deal with General Mills cereal could have been great but the end cap display was pretty much empty.  None of the Cheerios were marked as being part of the sale, even though the ad has a picture of them.  I did ask someone and they didn't have a clue.  Today is pretty busy for us and I really didn't have time to run all around the store to find someone who knew what was on sale and what isn't.  So I just got everything else I needed and headed home.  

My savings this week wasn't great but I'm ok with that since I've saved a TON at CVS this past week.  There weren't any real good produce deals at Giant Eagle this week, so I stocked at Bottom Dollar on our veggies & fruits the other day!  I really love going there for produce!

I spent $53.36 for $96.24 worth of groceries for a savings of over 44%!

Giant Eagle White Bread 99¢

Giant Eagle Hamburger Buns 99¢

Birthday Card $2.99

Baking Powder $2.99

1/2 lb. Smoked Turkey $2.79

1/2 lb. Bologna $2.27

Eggs 99¢

Giant Eagle Whole Milk $3.93

Giant Eagle 1% Milk $3.59

(4) Jello Pudding & Gelatin $2 each (Reg. $2.49)

Special Promo:  Buy 4, Receive 10¢ Bonus FuelPerks!

-(4) $1/1

Final Price: $1 each

(1) Silk Almond Milk $3.49 (Reg. $3.99)

-(1) 75¢/1(DND)

Final Price: $2.74

(1) Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter $6.59

(Still hunting for a better deal on all natural PB)

(2) Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Links $3 each (Reg. $4.29)

-(2) 75¢/1

Final Price: $1.50 each

(2) Heluva Good Chunk Cheese--BOGO FREE--$1.69 each (Reg. $3.38)

-(2) 50¢/1

Final Price: 69¢ each

(2) Tombstone Pizza $3.33 each (Reg. $5)

-(2) 75¢/1

Final Price: $1.83 each (I didn't plan on buying there but there were tear pads with the 75¢/1 coupons on the freezer!  Great Deal!)

(2) Breyer's Blasts Ice Cream--BOGO FREE--$2.99 each (Reg. $5.98)

-(2) 75¢/1

Final Price: $1.49 each!

(3) Old El Paso Taco Shells $1.25 each (Reg. $2.39)

-(1) 60¢/3

Final Price: 85¢ each!

(1) Tostitos Scoops $3 (Reg. $3.99)

-(1) $1/1

Final Price: $2

(2) Chi Chi's Tortillas $2 each (Reg. $2.79)

(2) 55¢/1

Final Price: 90¢ each!

Total after all Coupons: $53.36

Total Savings: $42.88

Savings Rate: 44.56%

Catalinas Earned: 0

Total FuelPerks! Earned: 20¢

My Monthly Savings Report--September 

September's results were really good.  Again, I came in under budget!  My savings rate wasn't as high as August but I am very happy with the results!

September Monthly Budget   $350.00

Total Shelf Cost                 $693.82

Total Coupon Savings       $145.25

Total Discounts                 $252.25

Total Savings                    $404.12

Amount Paid                     $289.70

Savings Rate                      58.25%

I came in $60.30 under budget!!!  Looking back at my savings tracker spreadsheet, I've consistently spent under $300 on all my families groceries, H &B and household needs for 5 months straight!  I couldn't be happier with the results of frugal changes we began to make just over a year ago!  It has changed our lives, changed the way we look at shopping and completely changed our finances and how we handle our money!

 

  Live Frugal.  Live Happy.

Shopping Results--CVS

Shopping Results--CVS

I've been to CVS more this week for deals then I have in months.  There are so many Moneymakers and Stock Up deals this week, it's seriously unbelievable!  This shopping trip was all about stocking up on hair products.  The prices can't be beat and if you have these coupons lying around, RUN to CVS and do this deal!

I paid $8.56 for $82.32 worth of hair products for a savings of nearly 90%!!  I also earned $10 ECBs, which makes this a $1.44 MoneyMaker!!

I did this is 2 transactions due to the restrictions on the coupon.  Only 4 "like" coupons can be redeemed at a time.  I'm not going to break down each transaction since they are identical.  I'll give you summary of everything I bought.

Special Promo: Buy $30 of P & G products, receive $10 ECBs

(8) Pantene Shampoo $4 each (Reg. $4.99)

(4) Pantene Mouse $4 each (Reg. $5.49)

(4) Pantene Conditioners $4 each (Reg. $4.99)

Coupons Used:

(4) FREE Pantene Conditioner or Styler Up to $6.99 wyb Pantene Shampooo from 9/16 SS

Total After All Coupons: $8.56 ($4.28 per transaction)

Total Savings: $73.60 ($36.88 per transaction)

Savings Rate: 89.60%

ECBs Earned: $10 (This printed with the 1st transaction)

So here's the deal...when you purchase one shampoo along with a conditioner or styler you can use one coupon.  When the coupon is scanned, it automatically deducts $6.99(the max value of the coupon) even though the products are only $4 each with the current sale.  This is way this deal is so sweet!  Are we cheating the system?  In my opinion, NO we are not.  CVS will get $6.99 back plus an 8¢ handling fee for each coupon redeemed.  So they too will be making money on this deal! 

 Get out there and get them while you can!  This deal ends tomorrow!!

Live Happy.  Live Frugal.

Giant Eagle Matchups 10/4-10/10

Giant Eagle Matchups 10/4-10/10

Thanks to Tammy at Lady Savings for this week's matchups!

Key: *** Good Deals, **** Great Deals, ***** Stock Up Deals

$2 Off Instantly wyb 3
Pepsi 12 packs, 6packs or 8 packs  3 for $12 (-$2) = 3 for $10

2 FREE Instantly wyb 3
Coke or Sprite .5L 6pks 3 for $11 (+2 FREE) = 5 for $11

$1 Off Instantly wyb 2
Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels Sandwiches or Pieces 2 for $6 (-$1) = 2 for $5 


$3 OYNO wyb 10 Participating Product Below
Knorr Side Dishes $1
50¢/2 Knorr Target Printable Coupon(will not double)
Final Price: $6 for 10 (60¢ each) Plus these qualify for Black & Gold Bucks!
*GREAT Deal if you plan on using Black & Gold Bucks! If not or if you store doesn’t offer Black & Gold Bucks, then it’s just a good deal.

$1 Off Instantly wyb 2
Pepperidge Farm Breakfast Breads 2 for $6 (-$1) = 2 for $5

$3 Off Instantly wyb 3
DiGiorno Pizza $6 (-$3 wyb 3) = $5 each wyb 3
$1/2 from 9/9 RP
*there is a monthly catalina:
Buy 2 & get $1 OYNO
Buy 3 & Get $2 OYNO
Buy 5 or more and get $3 OYNO
Final Price: $4.33 each wyb 3 after catalina

Please visit Lady Savings for a complete list of matchups! 

Live Frugal.  Live Happy.

Shopping Results--CVS

Shopping Results--CVS

I ran to CVS today to grab a few Dove items that are on sale this week.  I earned $10 ECBs the other day while buying Dawn Dish Soap.  Having that $10 made this trip worth while!  My savings was great and the hubster also got coffee out of the deal.  Not a bad haul for less than $6!

Today at CVS, I spent $5.70 on $38.26 worth of H & B products & groceries for a savings of over 85%!!!

Transaction #1

Started with $10 ECBs earned on Sunday

Dove Promo:  Spend $15, receive $5 ECBs

(2) Dove Hair Spray $3 each (Reg. $4.99)

-(1) $1/1

(1) Dove Bar Soap-6pk $7 (Reg. $8.99)

-(1) 50¢/1

(1) Dove Men+ Care Body Wash $5 (Reg. $6.29)

-(1) $2/1

Total after all Coupons & $10 ECB: $3.71

Total Savings: $21.76

Savings Rate:  85.43%

ECBs Earned: $5

Transaction #2

(1) Maxwell House Coffee 34.5oz. $7.99 (Reg. $12.79)

No coupons

Total after $5 ECBs from Trans #1: $1.99

Total Savings: $10.80

Savings Rate: 84.44%

ECBs Earned: 0

Live Frugal.  Live Happy.

 

Shopping Results-CVS

Shopping Results-CVS

I had to run to CVS today to take advantage of the great deal on Dawn dish soap.  Actually, the hubster and I hit several CVS's to get all of these.  As I probably mentioned before, I'm against clearing shelves.  There are a few CVS stores nearby and it was REALLY worth it to drive a few miles to pick these up.  I do plan on giving Mom a bunch of the Hand Renewal soaps, since she loves them and I love her :)

I spent $12.90 for $64.34 worth of Dawn Dish Soap for a savings of 80%!!

Between the hubster & myself, we did 5 transactions to buy all of these due to the restriction on the coupon itself.  We can only use 4 "like" coupons per transaction, per customer.  So keeping all that in mind, we ended up with 34 bottles of Dawn!

Here's how  the deal went:

(34) Dawn Dish Soap 96¢ each (Reg. $1.87)

-(14) 75¢/1 Hand Renewal

-(20) 50¢/1 Dawn(excluding Hand Renewal)

Final Price:  $12.90 for all or 38¢ each!

On top of the great price, I also received a $10 EBCs for spending $30 on P & G Products!

So if we calculate in the EBC's savings as well, it's like I got all these for $2.90 or  9¢ each!  Usually I don't count the EBC's now because I'll be using them to purchase other items and the savings will be reflected in that receipt.  But most people prefer to subtract their EBC's immediately to see their true savings.  However you look at it, it's still a great deal!

If you plan to buy Dawn at CVS, get out there and buy them today.  The 75¢/1 & 50¢/1 coupons both expire today!  Happy shopping!

Live Frugal.  Live Happy.

Shopping Results--Giant Eagle

Shopping Results--Giant Eagle

Today's shopping trip went really well.  I was able to stock up on a few of the hubster's favorites like pizza rolls and soft pretzels!  I also stocked up on RedPack tomatoes & sauce, napkins & toilet paper!  I grabbed Kellogg's cereal for $1 per box.  The kids have been begging me for "good cereal"...we have Cheerios & Raisin Bran! Yep, I threw in the towel on this one after hearing them complain for 3 weeks.  Little do they know, they will still be eating Cheerios & Raisin Bran most days! It was a great day of shopping!

I paid $64.23 for $154.54 worth of groceries and household products for a savings of over 58%!

Transaction #1

(4) Bounty Napkins $1 each (Reg. $1.29)

-(4) 25¢/1

Final Price: 50¢ each

(2) Delallo Organic Whole Wheat Pasta--BOGO FREE--$1.49 each (Reg. $2.98)

-(2) $1/1

Final Price: 49¢ each!  This is an unbelievable price for this pasta!  Grab it while you can!

(3) RedPack Crushed Tomatoes $1 each (Reg. $1.99)

-(1) $1/3

Final Price: 67¢ each!

(2) Angel Soft Bath Tissue-4pk $1 each (Reg. $ 1.49)

-(2) 25¢/1

Final Price: 50¢ each!

Total after all Coupons:  $6.10

Total Savings:  $14.09

Savings Rate: 69.79%

FuelPerks! Earned: 0

Catalinas Earned: 0

Transaction #2

(3) Handi Foil Pans $1 each (Reg. $3.79)

No Coupons--GREAT Price!

(1) Puffs Tissues $2.79

Not on Sale, but we went through 8 cube boxes this week with everyone having a cold, so we desperately needed another box!

(4) Bounty Napkins $1 each (Reg. $ 1.29)

-(4) 25¢/1

Final Price: 50¢ each

(2) Angel Soft Bath Tissue-4pk $1 each (Reg. $1.49)

-(2) 25¢/1

Final Price: 50¢ each!

(2) Lender's Bagels--BOGO FREE--$1.24 each (Reg. $2.48)

(1) Eggs-6pk-$1.08

-$1/1 GE Coupon

Final Price: 8¢!

(1) Philadelphia Cream Cheese $2 (Reg. $2.50)

Giant Eagle Whole Milk $3.93

Giant Eagle 1% Milk $3.59

Giant Eagle Bread 99¢

Giant Eagle Hamburger Buns  99¢

-(1) $1/1 GE Coupon

Final Price: FREE!

(2) Kellogg's Frosted Flakes $2 (Reg. $3.79)

-(2) 50¢/1

Final Price: $1 each!

(2) Cinnabon Swirls Cereal $2 each (Reg. $3.79)

-(2) 50¢/1

Final Price: $1 each!

(2) Apple Jacks $2 (Reg. $3.79)

-(2) 50¢/1

Final Price: $1 Each!

Land O'Lakes American Cheese 1lb $5.51

-(1) $1/1

Final Price: $4.51

(1) Schwebel's Whole Wheat Flatbread $3.09

-(1) 35¢/1 DND

Final Price: $2.74

1/4lb Hard Salami $1.56

1/2lb Maple Ham $2.54

(12) Totino's Pizza Rolls $1 each (Reg. $2)

-(4) 75¢/3

Final Price: 50¢ each!

(6) RedPack Crushed Tomatoes $1 (Reg. $1.99)

-(2) $1/1

Final Price: 67¢ each!

(6) RedPack Tomato Sauce $1 (Reg. $1.99)

-(2) 55¢/3

Final Price:  63¢ each!

(4) SuperPretzel $2 each (Reg. $2.69)

-(4) 50¢/1

Final Price: $1 each!

(2) Delallo Organic Whole Wheat Pasta--BOGO FREE--$1.49 each (Reg. $2.98)

-(2) $1/1

Final Price: 49¢ each!  This is an unbelievable price for this pasta!  Grab it while you can!

Total after all Coupons: $58.13

Total Savings: $76.22

Savings Rate: 56.73%

FuelPerks! Earned: 10¢

Catalinas Earned: 0

Live Frugal.  Live Happy.